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In Battiston v Microsoft Canada Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal enforced a stock option agreement that limited an employee’s entitlement to non-vested stock options upon termination. This decision offers some welcome news for employers navigating the thorny world of termination obligations. The Facts The Plaintiff, Fransic Battiston, was employed by Microsoft Canada Inc. (“Microsoft”) […]

On December 1, 2021, British Columbia became the first province to allow electronic wills – fully digital wills. Previously, a will-maker could only make a valid will under BC law by signing a physical will with wet ink in the presence of two witnesses (who may be physically or virtually present – i.e. linked to […]

Compared to other forms of communication, authors of text messages tend to prefer brevity. Why use more words when less words will work? Better yet, why use words at all when an emoji can accurately deliver a message? This kind of thinking is common amongst texters, including the defendant in a recent case out of […]

Prompt payment legislation resembling that which exists in the U.S. has been spreading across Canada. Although Ontario is the only province so far to have prompt payment legislation in force, it has been enacted in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, recommended in Manitoba and New Brunswick, and raised in other provinces. Additionally, a prompt payment regime […]

COVID-19 is teaching us some important lessons for advanced care planning. This webinar will give an overview of legal tools for advance care planning, address the legal developments, but more particularly the practical issues, in caring for seniors and especially those in or considering long term care. Our guest, Stephanie Chan, founder and owner of […]

What is a member-funded society? The Societies Act (British Columbia) (the “Act”) sets out the rules and requirements governing British Columbia societies. The Act recognizes “member-funded societies” as an alternative type of society. Member-funded societies do not receive significant funding in the form of public donations and/or government funding, and are subject to different rules […]

Foreign investors in Canada now face increased regulatory risk and uncertainty, as recent and forthcoming changes to Canada’s Investment Canada Act (“ICA”) and foreign investment rules raise the likelihood of reviews, delays, or blocked transactions. In addition to amendments to the ICA, political and trade-related tensions have resulted in updates to certain foreign investment guidelines […]

In this episode, we discuss the new realities for employers in the post-pandemic workplace, including addressing health and safety issues for remote workers.

Ontario’s religious organizations are used to relying upon Ontario’s Assessment Act’s property tax exemptions for lands owned by a church or religious organization and used as “a place of worship and the land used in connection with it.” The Divisional Court’s 2022 confirmation of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (“MPAC”) decision to exempt only a […]

New changes to Canada’s cannabis regulations have been proposed by Health Canada and are subject to consultation and request for comments until July 8, 2024.[1] The amendments come amidst calls from industry and stakeholders to reduce the regulatory administrative burden associated with their participation in the cannabis market. The changes proposed include new requirements for […]